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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1957
Page
5
Regular traffic returned on the Ohio River at Lock and Dam No. 29 in Ashland Kentucky after repairs to 17 damaged wickets. A runaway barge loaded with about 1000 tons of coke broke loose from Samet Solvay Co upstream and wedged partially over the dam, halting shallow draft traffic until crews completed replacement work.
Princeton resident Stanley R. Nelson completes a year of post graduate work at Greenbrier Military School and graduates from the 145 year old institution. He earned a first lieutenant rank in Company B and led intramural activities while receiving a sportsmanship and loyalty medal. Wyoming granted women voting rights in 1869.
Washington dispatch reports southern opponents warn a jury trial amendment could either bolster or threaten the civil rights bill. Rep Abbitt Virginia argues passage risks giving opponents a false sense the fight is over while still deeming the bill harmful. He notes administration opposition to the amendment but believes it has a fair chance in the House.
Ottawa reports the Canadian Army is holding auditions in England and Holland for sought after military bandsmen. The search aims to recruit skilled musicians to bolster military bands.
West Virginia farmers plant corn early and join the 1957 Hybrid Corn Field Contest seeking 100 bushel per acre yields for club membership. Prizes include 25 dollars for first, 15 for second, and seed bushels for places three through seven. Entries close at noon on June with county agents for details.
Six members of West Virginia State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will attend a psychiatric rehabilitation workshop at Duke University starting Monday. The program, arranged with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, aims to train personnel serving mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed clients. The session runs through next Friday.
New York reports a record surge in summer show business with about 300 spots slated for June through Labor Day. Broadway stock productions, touring attractions, straw hat box office theater, tent shows, and major venues from Oklahoma City to Kansas City push a robust season. Notables like Horton and Vanderbilt headline tours while classic plays and new musicals fill stages nationwide.
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